GDT: Free Agent Frenzy

[Thirty One]

We already have Martin. He was instrumental in the Jack Johnson signing.

Stands to reason he might want to bring in his son.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Schmidt's peak output (three seasons ago) was almost 20 points less than what ADA achieved in fewer GP this season. He's signed at almost 6 million until he's 34, so in the short and intermediate term he will cost more and do less than ADA.

How does that work for us, because hes left-handed?

I think with Schmidt its the other aspects of the game he brings other than point production. I do think if they aquire any top 4 LD, they have a trade lined up with ADA.

Ideally, you can aquire Schmidt with another asset like a 2nd round pick. ADA moved for a 2C like Lindholm (ideally the Rangers would get another pick of prospect back there too).

Then Strome moved to a team that misses out on their middle 6 center options for futures.

Likely to happen, no.

Sign some bargain depth players.

Kreider - Zbad - Buch
Panarin - Lindholm - Kakko
Laff - Chytil - Wallmark
Barron - Howden - Gauthier

Schmidt - Trouba
Lindgren - Fox
Johnson - UFA
Smith

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

We’d have to move ADA, but Schmidt on the left gives this team balance and Schmidt is the type of D we could really benefit from.

I’m willing to let AdA and Strome go for less than optimal assets if it means we could get Schmidt and Granlund

 

[egelband]

Unfortunately you’ll need a time machine to enjoy true danger voyeur tourism, in the mid/late 80s you could have a full trip just by trolling around Port Authority and Bryant Park. Now it’s Shakespeare summer stock and Times Sq is a theme park to Corp America. Does anyone remember Billy’s?

You’re not talking about Billy’s from 1st Avenue around 51st or 52nd are you?

 

[DutchNYR]

Seems like a good tactic…two seasons before our 1C hits UFA

He’a a grown man, he can make new friends.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I'm just waiting for the Matt Martin shoe to drop on us

 

[Off Sides]

I'm just waiting for the Matt Martin shoe to drop on us

I hate that idea like ten fold more than JJ. Same if they end up trading for similar, Reaves.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Seems like a good tactic…two seasons before our 1C hits UFA

Sure, now we are going to worry about who players are friends with when making business decisions? Cmon man.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Gorton should be on the phone with St Louis every day trying to get Dunn from them

Another team that needs to clear space

 

[Savant]

I mean where are all these Ranger trades coming from if we can’t add salary? And no one else wants to add salary?

It’s a shrinking pool. Also we have to remember the two biggest free agent dominos have yet to fall. Buckle in. It could take awhile.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Schmidt and a 2nd for Lemiuex and a 3rd.

Gross. Soft teams don’t win in the NHL. Rangers need more Lemieux. Not less

 

[Avery16]

He’a a grown man, he can make new friends.

When he's a UFA, he can do whatever he likes.

 

[Avery16]

Gorton should be on the phone with St Louis every day trying to get Dunn from them

Another team that needs to clear space

 

[PuckLuck3043]

When he's a UFA, he can do whatever he likes.

Sure, lets ask him who he wants us to sign so we don't hurt his feelings.

 

[egelband]

Everyone acts as if there was a massive market for Fast at the deadline. If we moved him for a 3rd at the deadline everyone would’ve been crying about that too. There was no perfect ending

Yep. Also, at the trade deadline Covid/flat cap wasn’t what it is now.

 

[Avery16]

Sure, lets ask him who he wants us to sign so we don't hurt his feelings.

GMs actually do sign FAs and make trades based on what they perceive their impact players need/want. This is nothing new.

 

[LokiDog]

Schmidt's peak output (three seasons ago) was almost 20 points less than what ADA achieved in fewer GP this season. He's signed at almost 6 million until he's 34, so in the short and intermediate term he will cost more and do less than ADA.

How does that work for us, because hes left-handed?

Because they’re different players and Schmidt is a more two-way player who, in my opinion, would compliment the guys we have. And ADA would also be bringing a return back, not being moved for Schmidt. It’s just an opinion. Schmidt is a good all around player.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Well it was a nice dream while it lasted